Judge Info - Bryan Walston
Showdog.com Judge Since Wednesday, June 4, 2003
Retirement
Announced 12/31/2007
Shows a slight bias toward dogs over bitches. Actually prefers to see the owner of the dog handling it. Relatively high level of breed bias.
Traits
Each judge on ShowDog.Com gives a different amount of weight to each trait of the dogs that they judge in each show. Below is a table of which traits Bryan Walston looks for.
Trait | Importance |
Head | High |
Forequarter | Very Low |
Hindquarter | High |
Gait | Very High |
Top Neck and Back | Very High |
Coat | Low |
Size/Height | Very Low |
Feet | Normal |
Favorite Handlers
Each judge has a preference for certain handlers. These preferences may be based on past experiences, showing style, or just plain old dirty politics. This preference is completely separate from the quality of the exhibitor, which DOES come into play in the show ring. Bryan Walston has been known to prefer the following handlers.
Rank | Exhibitor |
1 | Edna Dixon |
2 | Jay McHaney |
3 | June Dixon |
4 | Matt Moore |
5 | Jessa McKinnley |
6 | John Rome |
7 | Beah McEwen |
8 | Katy Murrell |
9 | Riely Whalen |
10 | Ster Stockyard |
11 | Caryn Brumit |
12 | Flozell Tucker |
13 | Herb Bowe |
14 | Norma Young |
15 | Dan Adams |
16 | Den Towler |
17 | Coby Rodriguez |
18 | Alles Vickers |
19 | Jony Bewely |
20 | Nathia Barks |
21 | Jeff Wehlan |
22 | Greg Alexander |
23 | Willie Cundiff |
24 | Bob Coke |
25 | Debbie Merrill |
Only the top 25 are listed for the sake of brevity.
Recent Judged Shows
Below is a list of the shows recently judged by this judge.
Show | Date | Best in Show |
Fall Leaves 232 | 2/4/2025 | Wundaboys Olsen Tale Two |
December 2024 Puli Nationals | 12/19/2024 | |
Caulfeilds November 10th All Breed Show | 11/10/2024 | Taymyr Rockefeller |
September 2024 Harrier Nationals | 9/24/2024 | |
Jimbos Pad Tournament 24 | 9/10/2024 | Taymyr Confederate Ranger |
August 2024 Miniature Poodle Nationals | 8/10/2024 | |
August 2024 Dachshund Nationals | 8/9/2024 | |
South Florida 228 | 7/24/2024 | |
ZTSM Show 31 | 7/9/2024 | Taymyr Park Avenue Tycoon |
Kilhey 157 | 4/25/2024 | Taymyr Devil You Know |